The Task: Produce Nelson
Mandela's 85th Birthday, Raise R5 million to pay for the event,
Produce an international video with Heads of State and well known
celebrities sending well wishes. Invite 2000 guests. Handle all
Protocol, VIP Protection and Security. Secure a live Broadcast with
SABC. Entertainment must be Global. Produce a Birthday song.
The Challenge: 12 weeks to produce a global event
The Result: 1600 guests, International Movie Stars,
Heads of State, Queen of Holland, U2, The Corrs, Richard Branson,
Bill Clinton, Oprah etc. attended. Coca-Cola sponsored the event.
We set up a satellite office in the Nelson Mandela Foundation Building.
SABC 3 covered the Event. We produced a Video with 30 people from
around the world sending birthday wishes including Bill Cosby, Head
of the United Nations Head etc. A great time was had by all.
